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El Tigre Papalote - Tio Chuchi
Tío Chuchi's papalote at 47-52% – a quieter El Tigre batch that still earns the range's reputation
Score: 4.0/5 agaves
- Producer: El Tigre Mezcal
- Maestro: Jesús Patricio
- Region: Atempa, Guerrero
- Agave: Papalote
- ABV: 47%
- Price: $165 ($$$$)
Verdict
Tío Chuchi reads as the El Tigre house discipline in a lower register, less grand than Lázaro's, less angular than García's, legibly the same Guerrero project in a quieter voice. The range's value is exactly this kind of consistency across distinct maestros. Buy it if you're building the full El Tigre flight; skip if you're starting with just one bottle.
Not every El Tigre is a reference; most are still strong
Tasting notes
Nose: Wildflower, warm stone
Palate: Aromatic at 47-52%. A quieter El Tigre batch than the marquee ones, the aromatics are there but less emphatic, the mid-palate is cleanly built but less dense than Don Lázaro's or Victoria's batches
Finish: Drying, with a slow floral fade
The bottom line
A solid pick for papalote category exposure
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 1 US retailer. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Astor Wines – $165
Price check: $165 (2026-07-29).